Baby Led Weaning Essentials for Fussy Eaters

Make mealtime a breeze with these BLW essentials. 

Feb. 23, 2023

Baby led weaning bib by Bibbrella

Is your little one refusing their food? While some babies have been labeled as fussy, even the most adventurous eaters have an off day every now and then. Try out these baby led weaning essentials to win those mealtime battles if and when they arise! 

Full-length Baby Bib

One of the clearest ways that a child can tell you that they’re not into their food is to flat out reject it. Young babies are especially prone to spitting out food that’s been fed to them, because they don’t have the verbal or motor skills needed to protest in other ways. Some babies may even gag, causing food to come back out in a sloppy mess. Effective communication on the baby’s part, but less pleasant for those feeding their munchkins! 

Baby led weaning can be a great way to let your babe have more say about what they want to eat and how. Whether you go down the BLW route or not, Bibbrella’s full-length bibs are essential for preventing messes before they happen. What’s even better is that these bibs can easily be wrapped up and stowed away until you have time to get to the laundry. Having a fussy eater is stressful enough – there’s no need to make cleaning a hassle, too! 

Accident-proof Accessories

Some kiddos have a different M.O. and prefer to throw things to let you know exactly how they’re feeling about having to eat. A cranky eater may feel tempted to take out their frustration on the food in front of them. Suction food mats and spill-proof sippy cups are essential for both fussy and active eaters who tend to throw their food – whether it’s out of frustration or enthusiasm. 

Food-related Toys and Activities

Encouraging a fussy eater to eat begins long before sitting down at the table. Just as with adults, children’s appetites can be affected by mood and other elements of the day. Feeling annoyed or cranky? Eating probably isn’t at the top of your mind. Food-related activities, however, can help set the tone prior to mealtime and help children to develop positive associations with food. Check out our post here for pre-meal routines to get your baby in the mood for dinner! 

Fun Plates and Molds

Those cartoon plates or animal-shaped utensils aren’t just for kicks – they help kids get excited about mealtime. Plates with fun themes or silly food molds not only make eating more appealing to kids, they also lighten the mood. It’s hard not to smile and let your guard down when there’s a face with spaghetti hair and meatball ears staring back at you. Just make sure that you have a full-coverage baby bib in tow, because your little one is sure to get excited about mealtime once you try out these baby led weaning essentials for fussy eaters!